TENNIS TEAM IN TRAINING

By MATT  BENSON

With the avid support for our football and basketball teams, many other sports tend to be overshadowed and not given the attention they deserve.  One of these teams is the tennis team, which began training for their upcoming season last week.

MATT BENSON FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

The Wizards are looking to improve on last year’s season, which sent their captain, Gavan O’Brien, to states.  When the 6 year player and captain was asked about what the team wants to accomplish this year, he responded, “We want to improve on our overall record as a team and take down Cornwall.”  Cornwall has formed a dynasty of sorts.  Their tennis team is undefeated for the past 7 years, but Gavan O’Brien and company plan to change that this year.

The team also gained some solid talent over the off season.  Gabe Constillo, a sophomore at Washingtonville High school, joined the team this year with hopes of playing singles for the Wizards.  He is full of talent and competes in many high level competition tournaments.  For instance, he is currently playing in an international tournament in Puerto Rico.  His competitive nature should bring another source of intensity to the team and change it for the better.

Some of Washingtonville’s underclassmen are looking to become bigger roles this year.  One potential future captain, Andy Godfrey, is playing exceptionally well and plans on playing top three in singles for the Wizards.  The captain hopeful expressed, “I want to improve the team by practicing hard with my teammates and pushing myself to be the best I can be.”

With many skilled underclassmen and a senior captain, this should be one of the most successful seasons in recent history for the tennis team.  Come out and support our tennis team on April 4th during their first match against Port Jervis at 4:00pm.